Bonhoeffer's the Cost of Discipleship (Shepherd's Notes Christian Classics) [Paperback]

Rodney Combs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999 | Series: Shepherd's Notes Christian Classics

Shepherd's Notes- Christian Classics Series is designed to give readers a quick, step by step overview of some of the enduring treasures of the Christian faith. They are designed to be used along side the classic itself- either in individual study or in a study group. The faithful of all generations have found spiritual nourishment in the Scriptures and in the works of Christians of earlier generations. Martin Luther and John Calvin would not have become who they were apart from their reading Augustine. God used the writings of Martin Luther to move John Wesley from a religion of dead works to an experience at Aldersgate in which his "heart was strangely warmed." Shepherd's Notes will give pastors, laypersons, and students access to some of the treasures of Christian faith.

Product Details

• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805491988
• ISBN-13: 978-0805491982
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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118 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE NOTE -- THIS VERSION IS NOT THE BOOK, November 19, 2006

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B. Brinton Keyes (Decatur, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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The reviews published above are for Bonhoeffer's book, "The Cost of Discipleship." The book shown above, however, is a STUDY COMPANION, and not the book itself. Bonhoeffers' actual book, as marketed by Amazon, can be found by typing 0684815001 (the ISBN) into the search box.

98 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book over and over again until the day you die...., November 14, 1999

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Peggy Monahan (Falls Church VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bonhoeffer's the Cost of Discipleship (Shepherd's Notes Christian Classics) (Paperback)

HEAVY DUTY. Sadly, Bonhoeffer describes a Christian life that is totally foreign to me in the depth of that life's total devotion to the person of Jesus Christ. I am mesmerized by his compelling scholarship, and my spirit is in total agreement with his conclusions. I have never read such an in-depth, personalized treatise on the Sermon on the Mount. This book is a new addition to the few titles I have on my "read this book over and over again until the day you die" bookshelf. TRUE MEAT that will feed you and nourish you over and over again. An eye-opening, siren call to my soul for it's complete capitulation and abandonment to my Maker.

52 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Discipleship Redefined, April 3, 2000

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This review is from: Bonhoeffer's the Cost of Discipleship (Shepherd's Notes Christian Classics) (Paperback)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer penned a truly magnificent piece of literature when he sat down and wrote The Cost of Discipleship. In this book, Bonhoeffer looks at the teachings of Jesus and uses them as a basis to redefine discipleship as it pertains to Christians. Bonhoeffer's own personal life is an example of how Jesus calls us to live as disciples. The Cost of Discipleship is a must read for any Christian who desires to add to their knowledge of worthwhile theology. However, I will disagree with one of the readers who has a review listed on this book. I do not feel that The Cost of Discipleship should be canonized by any denomination of the Christian Church. In fact, I think Dietrich Bonhoeffer himself would agree with me on this point. Bonhoeffer went through great pains to base this text soley on scripture and I believe that one of the goals of this book is to point the reader to scriptural truths. For those who have not read the book, I would strongly encourage you to read it. It is a theological masterpiece and will serve to build your faith in Christ.